12 Tasty Brunch Recipes for the Ultimate Feast
We're serving up indulgent pastas, hot cross buns, and chocolate mousse.
We'd argue there's no better meal than brunch. A combination of breakfast and lunch, this delicious time gives you the best of both worlds – the good options are endless!
We've rounded up a selection of scrumptious side dishes such as crispy tofu bao buns, mouth-watering mains like foglie d’ulivo with romesco sauce and burrata, and delightful desserts like chocolate mousse to create the ultimate vegetarian brunch feast. Set your table with fabulous linen and serveware, it's time to eat!
Starters/Sides
Crispy Tofu Baos
Fresh and tasty, these baos will go down a treat at brunch or as a lunch starter. The buns are perfectly balanced by a crispy tofu interior, creamy spiced mayo, and a medley of fresh vegetables. To save you time on the day, they can be made a day in advance and steamed to reheat right before serving.
Fried Egg Bánh Mì
Fuel yourself with Jessica Nguyen's deliciously healthy and filling fried egg bánh mì. Comprised of a baguette smothered in mayo and filled with a medley of fresh ingredients like cucumber, chilli, pickled carrot, and a fried egg, it's guaranteed to hit the spot.
Mains
Cavatelli With Creamy Tomato Sauce and Stracciatella
One of our most popular recipes to date, Gabriella Simonian of No Regretti Spaghetti's irresistible cavatelli dish is the heartwarming pasta to serve when the days are still a bit cool. Featuring a creamy roasted tomato blend served with dollops of stracciatella cheese and fresh basil leaves, it's an indulgent meal that will comfort all.
Foglie D’Ulivo With Romesco Sauce and Burrata
Another pasta dish that's simple yet indulgent is this vibrant foglie d’ulivo. Rich and flavourful, it features romesco sauce, topped with the creamy decadence of burrata. don't blame us if guests want seconds!
Lemon and Pistachio Pasta
Lia TownsendLia Townsend's effortless lemon and pistachio pasta is a speedy yet impressive dish to serve. With just eight ingredients and less than 30 minutes of your time, you'll have a delicious dish and plenty of time to spend with loved ones.
Spinach, Haloumi and Feta Pie
There's nothing quite like a good pie to fill our tummies and hearts especially when the weather is sunny but crisp. With handfuls of dill and parsley thrown in, this deliciously herby pie really delivers on flavour. That, coupled with a buttery pastry that flakes off on your fork and the decadent ooze of the cheesy filling, makes it hard not to reach for a second slice.
Desserts
Decadent Chocolate Mousse
This classic chocolate mousse recipe is perfect for fuss-free entertaining as it's quick to make, requires few ingredients, and delivers everything you could want from a decadent dessert.
Carrot Cake
Ashely Alexander of Gather & Feast's luxurious carrot cake is delightfully simple to make, incredibly moist, smothered in a velvety cream cheese icing, and perfumed with a mix of warming spices.
Chocolate Tart with Roasted Hazelnuts
This divine tart features a rich ganache consisting of dark chocolate, cream, and eggs, poured into a crisp, chocolate pastry shell. It's topped with roasted hazelnuts for a toasty flavour that perfectly complements the cacao.
Biscoff Cheesecake Easter Eggs
This simple dessert from Tori Minnell is what dreams are made of. Consisting of an Easter egg filled with decadent cheesecake filling, topped with moreish Biscoff biscuits and spread, they will win the hearts of everyone.
Chocolate Hot Cross Buns
If it were up to us, hot cross buns would be on supermarket shelves all-year round. Rhian Melvin's simple and sweet treats are sure to delight family and friends (and of course, yourself) with their indulgent chocolate flavour.
Vegan Lemon and Blueberry Drizzle Loaf
Bursting with blueberries and lemon, this luscious loaf from Katherine Sabbath is full of fresh, sweet, and vibrant flavours. Topped off with a simple yet impactful lemon drizzle, it will bring delight to your brunch gathering.
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